Depriving Officer of Means of Protection or Communication

Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.

1. Element 1

   AND — Required

   Required Facts

   The defendant deprived a covered officer of, or rendered useless, a weapon, radio, digital recording device, restraint device, or another means of defense or summoning assistance.

   Plain language: Identify the exact item or protective/communication function affected.

2. Element 2

   AND — Required

   Required Facts

   The affected person was a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer described by the statute.

   Plain language: Establish the protected officer's qualifying status.